M4.6 Depth: 260.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near VANUATU (Vanuatu)

UTC time: 2025-10-31 06:20:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near VANUATU (Vanuatu) on October 31, 2025 at 06:20 UTC. At around 260 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.6

Depth

260.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-31 06:20:23 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Vanuatu

City

Tafea

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-18.85240, 169.31220

Temperature

26.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

260 km

260 km — deeper than the regional average (112.7 km)

Regional average: 112.7 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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